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Flower Crowns & Necklaces (Yes, Stained Glass!)

We made some beautiful flower crowns yesterday. Necklaces, too. So easy and yet really quite stunning. It seems the perfect lazy summer activity as well—to celebrate summer, for pretend play accessories, as a party activity, or just because. Here's how... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at The Artful Parent

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Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful words and support! I SO appreciate you! xo, Jean

Commented 3 days ago on Starting Again at The Artful Parent

Starting Again

I'd like to start again. Do you ever wish you could do that? Go back to the way it was at the beginning (of whatever). I feel like I've lost my way a bit and it took remembering why I... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at The Artful Parent

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Enjoy the Little Things in Life...

Posted 5 days ago at The Artful Parent

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T-Shirt Transfers :: Iron a Fave Child's Drawing onto a T-Shirt

I have a post over on No Time for Flash Cards right now on how to transfer your children's drawings onto T-shirts. Kid's totally love this! Maia and Daphne made shirts for their daddy's birthday, then for themselves, and (I've... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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Hand Sewing with Kids :: Getting Started

Maia has been sewing up a storm the last few of months. She started out by hand sewing simple pillows and doll accessories and has since been been asking for (and getting) basic sewing machine lessons from me. She now... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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Oh, neat! Sorry about all the rain and the flood warnings. Not the best of times to visit Asheville. Send me an email if you'd like local to-do ideas or want to meet for coffee! jeanvanthul@gmail.com

Commented May 5, 2013 on On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen) at The Artful Parent

Yeah. Thanks. It's definitely something I need to work through. A friend of mine just told me a bout a new book called "The Shy Writer Reborn" -- I just downloaded it to my Kindle and am hoping it helps!

Commented May 5, 2013 on On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen) at The Artful Parent

Thanks, friend! Yes, perhaps the balance is just changing a bit...

Commented May 4, 2013 on On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen) at The Artful Parent

Thanks, Elizabeth!

Commented May 4, 2013 on On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen) at The Artful Parent

We were definitely drinking tea at your house, Helen! :)

Commented May 4, 2013 on On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen) at The Artful Parent

On the Cover (And My Issues with Being Seen)

I'm on the cover of VERVE Magazine, a local magazine with the mission of "Covering Asheville's most fascinating women." This is equally exciting and nerve-racking for me. The last time I was on the cover of something was when I... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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Well, thanks, Amy! Yes, you learn something new every day! By the way, I bought that colored film at our local art supply store. It was available just by the sheet, which I thought was pretty cool -- it meant we could pick and choose our colors and just buy as much as we needed.

Commented May 3, 2013 on Stained Glasses (Or, Fun and Games in Our House...) at The Artful Parent

Wish I could see his paper clothing! :)

Commented May 3, 2013 on Stained Glasses (Or, Fun and Games in Our House...) at The Artful Parent

Stained Glasses (Or, Fun and Games in Our House...)

Kids can be: Silly. Experimental. Persistent. Creative. Playful. And (add in a few bonus adjectives here). All in the space of a few minutes. Or one art activity. When we were making the quilt stained glass window for our front... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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Not at the moment, Nancy. My publisher is arranging local (NC) events for now. Perhaps down the road, though!

Commented May 2, 2013 on The Kids' Arts and Crafts Directory -- Now Updated! at The Artful Parent

I wish I knew, Debbie! I've never used a heat gun. Let me know if you try it, though. Except for the first time, we've done ours outside on the grill. Others have said they've plugged their toaster oven in outside and done it there. Good luck!

Commented May 2, 2013 on Making Melted Bead Suncatchers at The Artful Parent

We've done that too (with the cookie cutters) and loved the result!

Commented May 2, 2013 on Making Melted Bead Suncatchers at The Artful Parent

The Kids' Arts and Crafts Directory -- Now Updated!

Don't forget the Kids' Arts and Crafts Directory when you're looking for an art activity to do with your children. A friend has been updating it for me and it's now almost completely up to date. Yay! Whether you're looking... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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Breathing...

Note to self: Breathe deeply, slow down, enjoy the little things, and don't get too caught up in that crazy long to-do list you just wrote. Perhaps you could use a note like that as well? Feel free to borrow... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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It was! And I miss Chapel Hill sometimes, too. It's a great place.

Commented Apr 29, 2013 on My First Bookstore Event :: A Hands-On Family Art Activity at The Artful Parent

My First Bookstore Event :: A Hands-On Family Art Activity

I had my first bookstore event at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina yesterday. It was just perfect in every way. (From my perspective anyway! I hope the bookstore and the families attending liked it as well....) The whole... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2013 at The Artful Parent

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I bet Walmart has a variety. If not, you can order them online through Discount School Supply: http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=2256&keyword=translucent%20pony%20beads&scategoryid=0&CategorySearch=&Brand=&Price= Good luck finding what you want!

Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Making Melted Bead Suncatchers at The Artful Parent

I imagine you could do it with different paints or even with food coloring, Bernadette, although I haven't tried it myself with any other paints. If you try it, please let me know how it goes!

Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Make and Play with Puffy Paint (and a Recipe) at The Artful Parent

I imagine so, June, but am not sure. I know you can get the translucent beads in a variety of colors and tints at craft stores such as Michaels and AC Moore (where I got mine).

Commented Apr 28, 2013 on Making Melted Bead Suncatchers at The Artful Parent